Today’s boring joke.
I downloaded an app to cure boredom. It loaded forever. Problem solved.
On Boredom – after Bertrand Russell
Bertrand Russell once observed that modern people are less bored than their ancestors, yet far more afraid of boredom. We treat it almost like a disease that must be avoided at all costs by constantly seeking excitement.
Russell argued that this fear is unhealthy. A life filled only with stimulation eventually dulls the senses. Too much excitement, he said, is like developing a craving for strong pepper — eventually you can no longer taste anything milder.
A certain amount of boredom, he believed, is not only inevitable but useful. It teaches patience, allows deeper pleasures to be felt, and prevents us from becoming restless and shallow. Learning to endure quiet, uneventful time is, according to Russell, one of the quiet skills of a happy life.
For the original essay, see: https://www.picciolettabarca.com/posts/boredom-and-excitement
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